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http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2015/03/03/video-promo-for-ufcs-debut-in-poland/#commentsTue, 03 Mar 2015 18:00:00 +0000http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2015/03/03/video-promo-for-ufcs-debut-in-poland/The Octagon invades Poland on April 11 for UFC Fight Night 64 from the Krakow Arena. In the main event, Mirko Cro Cop returns to face Gabriel Gonzaga in a rematch of their 2007 bout won by Gonzaga via head-kick in the first round. This will be the first time the UFC has set up […]

]]>http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2015/03/03/video-promo-for-ufcs-debut-in-poland/feed/0Ian McCall Disagrees With Joe Rogan, Doesn’t See Ronda Rousey “Beating up a Man”http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2015/03/03/ian-mccall-disagrees-with-joe-rogan-doesnt-see-ronda-rousey-beating-up-a-man/
http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2015/03/03/ian-mccall-disagrees-with-joe-rogan-doesnt-see-ronda-rousey-beating-up-a-man/#commentsTue, 03 Mar 2015 16:18:00 +0000http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2015/03/03/ian-mccall-disagrees-with-joe-rogan-doesnt-see-ronda-rousey-beating-up-a-man/Recently Joe Rogan raised some eyebrows throughout MMA by saying that in his opinion, Ronda Rousey is so good, she may be able to defeat “50%” of the UFC’s male, bantamweight fighters. Well, it looks like flyweight contender Ian McCall, does’t exactly see eye-to-eye with Rogan on that one… Rogan made the comments while talking […]

Recently Joe Rogan raised some eyebrows throughout MMA by saying that in his opinion, Ronda Rousey is so good, she may be able to defeat “50%” of the UFC’s male, bantamweight fighters. Well, it looks like flyweight contender Ian McCall, does’t exactly see eye-to-eye with Rogan on that one…

Rogan made the comments while talking to ESPN’s Dan Lebatard, and he made them, before Rousey took out Cat Zingano at UFC 184 in 14 seconds. The accomplished martial artist went on to contend that women fighters can’t absorb strikes the same way men can, due to the physical differences. But, Rogan believes that Rousey might even be able to defeat “60%” of male bantamweights, depending on how she takes punches.

Well, McCall recently spoke with Rick Lee, and here is some of what he had to say, when asked about Rogan’s comments (quotes via MMA Fighting.com):

“They say all these comparisons to her fighting men,” said McCall. “Even like Joe [Rogan]. I need to have a conversation with Joe about it because she’s not beating up a man. I’m sorry, it’s not going to happen.”

“Ronda’s definitely not the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world,” said McCall. “She’s the best woman on the planet. That’s cute. Cool. Well, we’re doing men things. Different. I get it, you’re really good and all but to compare her to Jon Jones, Jose Aldo, Demetrious Johnson or Cain Velasquez … come on. Any of the champions. It’s a different world. It just frustrates me.”

The flyweight and experienced wrestler also argued that even with a gi on, Rousey would not be able to throw him. How about that?

McCall, meanwhile, is coming off a decision loss to John Lineker in January, and has yet to be booked for his next fight. He is currently ranked #3 in the UF’s flyweight division.

]]>http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2015/03/03/ian-mccall-disagrees-with-joe-rogan-doesnt-see-ronda-rousey-beating-up-a-man/feed/1Gegard Mousasi Headed To Asia In Mayhttp://fiveouncesofpain.com/2015/03/03/gegard-mousasi-headed-to-asia-in-may/
http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2015/03/03/gegard-mousasi-headed-to-asia-in-may/#commentsTue, 03 Mar 2015 16:00:00 +0000http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2015/03/03/gegard-mousasi-headed-to-asia-in-may/Gegard Mousasi will return to the Octagon this May in the Philippines, taking on Costas Philippou at UFC Fight Night 66. Set for May 16 (May 15 in the U.S.) on FOX Sports 1, the card will mark the debut for the UFC in the Philippines. The event, which features Urijah Faber vs. Frankie Edgar, […]

Gegard Mousasi will return to the Octagon this May in the Philippines, taking on Costas Philippou at UFC Fight Night 66.

Set for May 16 (May 15 in the U.S.) on FOX Sports 1, the card will mark the debut for the UFC in the Philippines. The event, which features Urijah Faber vs. Frankie Edgar, takes place inside the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay.

Mousasi (36-5-2) is a former Strikeforce champion who scored a victory over Dan Henderson earlier this year. Philippou (13-4) has been out of action since knocking out Lorenz Larkin last May to improve to 6-3 with the UFC.

Officials also announced Neil Magny vs. Hyun Gyu Lim for the night. Magny (14-3) has won each of his last six, while Lim is 3-1 in four Octagon appearances.

]]>http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2015/03/03/gegard-mousasi-headed-to-asia-in-may/feed/0Dana White Says he Understands if GSP Wants to Retire, Won’t Pressure Former Champhttp://fiveouncesofpain.com/2015/03/03/dana-white-says-understands-gsp-wants-retire-wont-pressure-former-champ/
http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2015/03/03/dana-white-says-understands-gsp-wants-retire-wont-pressure-former-champ/#commentsTue, 03 Mar 2015 13:00:32 +0000http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=98966Not long ago, Dana White said he believed Georges St-Pierre would return to the UFC in 2015, but based off what he recently said about the former champ, it sounds like he might have changed his mind. White recently spoke to AXS TV, and the UFC President was asked about the promotion’s new drug policy, […]

Not long ago, Dana White said he believed Georges St-Pierre would return to the UFC in 2015, but based off what he recently said about the former champ, it sounds like he might have changed his mind.

White recently spoke to AXS TV, and the UFC President was asked about the promotion’s new drug policy, which will include more stringent and extensive testing. GSP has said repeatedly that he won’t consider coming back to fighting, unless significant steps are taken to address the issue of PEDs.

White was specifically asked if he’s talked to GSP, since the UFC announced its new testing policies, and whether he believes it could led to the star’s return (quote via MMA Junkie.com):

“I haven’t really spoken to him,” White said. “I’ve asked him if he wants to fight and things like that. You know, this is one of those sports – I say this all the time – if a guy doesn’t want to fight, the last thing you want to do is pressure a guy to fight. Georges St-Pierre doesn’t want to fight. And, if Georges St-Pierre wants to retire? I get it. He goes out on top, he’s made a lot of money, and he’s doing movies now. If he’s ready to retire, I’m never going to be the guy to pressure him into coming back.”

“You have to want to do this, and apparently Georges doesn’t.”

White reportedly contacted GSP a little while ago to see if he was interested in fighting at UFC 186 on April 25th. The card will go down in St-Pierre’s home city of Montreal. GSP turned it down, however, as he’s only recently begun to train more intensely, after suffering another ACL tear last year.

While it remains to be seen if St-Pierre returns, regardless of the UFC’s new testing policies, White’s right. The Canadian star has made a lot of money and went out with the title. So, if the 33 year-old never fights again, no one should be terribly surprised.

]]>http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2015/03/03/dana-white-says-understands-gsp-wants-retire-wont-pressure-former-champ/feed/0Injuries Continue To Hit UFN Brazil Cardhttp://fiveouncesofpain.com/2015/03/03/injuries-continue-to-hit-ufn-brazil-card/
http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2015/03/03/injuries-continue-to-hit-ufn-brazil-card/#commentsTue, 03 Mar 2015 13:00:00 +0000http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2015/03/03/injuries-continue-to-hit-ufn-brazil-card/An injury to Josh Thomson has forced officials to make some changes to the UFC Fight Night 62 lineup, opening the door for Alex Oliveira to debut. Set for March 21 from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 10 of the 12 planned fights air live on FOX Sports 1, including a main event between Ryan LaFlare […]

]]>http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2015/03/03/injuries-continue-to-hit-ufn-brazil-card/feed/0Welcome To Show Promos Revealed By UFChttp://fiveouncesofpain.com/2015/03/02/welcome-to-show-promos-revealed-by-ufc/
http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2015/03/02/welcome-to-show-promos-revealed-by-ufc/#commentsMon, 02 Mar 2015 23:00:00 +0000http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2015/03/02/welcome-to-show-promos-revealed-by-ufc/The UFC held a special press conference over the weekend to begin the promotion for upcoming events. Entitled “Welcome to the Show,” trailers for all the major cards coming up were revealed, and you can see them starting below with Anthony Pettis and Rafael dos Anjos.

]]>http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2015/03/02/welcome-to-show-promos-revealed-by-ufc/feed/0UFC 184 Video Replays Featuring Ronda Rouseyhttp://fiveouncesofpain.com/2015/03/02/ufc-184-video-replays-featuring-ronda-rousey/
http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2015/03/02/ufc-184-video-replays-featuring-ronda-rousey/#commentsMon, 02 Mar 2015 21:00:00 +0000http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2015/03/02/ufc-184-video-replays-featuring-ronda-rousey/UFC 184 went down this past Saturday night, featuring Ronda Rousey earning the quickest victory in a championship match inside the Octagon. Rousey submitted Cat Zingano in just 14 seconds, and you can see highlights from that bout, along with others, in the videos below:

]]>http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2015/03/02/ufc-184-video-replays-featuring-ronda-rousey/feed/0Welterweight Scrap Added To UFC 187 Lineuphttp://fiveouncesofpain.com/2015/03/02/welterweight-scrap-added-to-ufc-187-lineup/
http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2015/03/02/welterweight-scrap-added-to-ufc-187-lineup/#commentsMon, 02 Mar 2015 18:00:00 +0000http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2015/03/02/welterweight-scrap-added-to-ufc-187-lineup/Welterweights Sean Spencer and Mike Pyle will square off this Memorial Day Weekend at UFC 187, officials announced recently. Set for Las Vegas and the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 23, the card is set to feature two world title fights. Jon Jones defends his light heavyweight belt vs. Anthony Johnson and Chris Weidman […]

Welterweights Sean Spencer and Mike Pyle will square off this Memorial Day Weekend at UFC 187, officials announced recently.

Set for Las Vegas and the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 23, the card is set to feature two world title fights. Jon Jones defends his light heavyweight belt vs. Anthony Johnson and Chris Weidman puts his middleweight strap up for grabs vs. Vitor Belfort.

Spencer (12-4) is coming off a January decision loss to Cathal Penderd and is 3-3 in six UFC appearances overall. Pyle (26-10) is just 1-2 in his last three, with both losses being first round finishes.

]]>http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2015/03/02/welterweight-scrap-added-to-ufc-187-lineup/feed/0Jon Jones Says He’ll “Never” See Anderson Silva as a Cheaterhttp://fiveouncesofpain.com/2015/03/02/jon-jones-says-hell-never-see-anderson-silva-cheater/
http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2015/03/02/jon-jones-says-hell-never-see-anderson-silva-cheater/#commentsMon, 02 Mar 2015 17:22:13 +0000http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=98951Anderson Silva stood by Jon Jones during his recent drug scandal, and now the UFC Light-Heavyweight Champion is doing the same for “The Spider”. When it was revealed that Jones tested positive for cocaine metabolites leading up to UFC 182, Silva argued that everyone makes mistakes, and relayed that he continues to be friends with […]

Anderson Silva stood by Jon Jones during his recent drug scandal, and now the UFC Light-Heavyweight Champion is doing the same for “The Spider”.

When it was revealed that Jones tested positive for cocaine metabolites leading up to UFC 182, Silva argued that everyone makes mistakes, and relayed that he continues to be friends with the star. Since then, it’s been announced that Silva allegedly tested positive for steroids, as well as other restricted medications, before and after his bout with Nick Diaz in January.

Jones attended a press conference this past weekend, in advance of UFC 184, and when asked about Silva’s situation, he reportedly stated (comments via MMA Fighting.com):

“When you go through a situation like he’s gone through, there’s a lot of medical people that are gonna advise you to do this or that to heal yourself,” Jones said. “I’ll never look at Anderson as a cheater. What he’s been able to accomplish throughout his career is just unbelievable. He’s still a guy I admire and look up to tremendously and I’m pulling for him to just get through all this and continue being the champion that he’s been.”

Those comments have come when now it’s being reported, that Silva’s camp is preparing to argue that the fighter did use performance enhancing drugs, but only with a ‘therapeutic’ intent. Silva broke his leg in December, 2013, and more recently, he was having issues with his back. The legendary fighter, who is expected to appear in front of the Nevada State Athletic Commission later this month, has said he always played “clean”.

“Bones”, who has also done some training with Silva in the past, also reportedly added this:

“I’ve never been a guy to condone steroids,” Jones said. “I’ve had my own personal issues, but I do not condone steroids. I don’t really know the whole situation. I don’t believe he’s been doing it his whole career.”

Silva’s ongoing issues aside, Jones is booked to fight Anthony Johnson at UFC 187 on May 23rd. Now that’s a fight you don’t want to miss…

]]>http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2015/03/02/jon-jones-says-hell-never-see-anderson-silva-cheater/feed/0Bellator 134 Videos From The Main Cardhttp://fiveouncesofpain.com/2015/03/02/bellator-134-videos-from-the-main-card/
http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2015/03/02/bellator-134-videos-from-the-main-card/#commentsMon, 02 Mar 2015 16:00:00 +0000http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2015/03/02/bellator-134-videos-from-the-main-card/Bellator 134 went down this past Friday night, and you can see all five main card bouts in the videos below. Included in the release, courtesy Spike TV, is the main event between Liam McGeary and Emanuel Newton for the light heavyweight championship. Bellator MMA Bellator MMA Bellator MMA Bellator MMA Bellator MMA